now wasn't that interesting....
well, the election is over and we face four more years of politics as usual. before I go any further, let me say that there is an interesting piece in the SF paper today analyzing briefly the reason why the dem's lost so badly. you can see it here:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/11/07/EDGQQ9M33Q1.DTL
the reason that we lost is because we ran against something, (assuming that it was a given the W is a dork. he is, but there was not a solid alternative, except a dork who would f**k up differently), instead of for something, (a solid agenda addressing those issues deemed most pressing). it is time for the dem's to do some soul searching and prioritize the issues that matter, knowing all the while that they will not make everybody in the party happy. that's the way things go. has to be done, no alternative, except the continuation of a losing record. in order for this to happen, a leader must emerge, quickly, who has no aspirations to the White House. this person must build some political credibility and push for a truly progressive agenda, (by definition, one that will satisfy some of the core priorities of both parties). Howard Dean comes to mind. if his days of running for anything are over, he could be a powerful voice for the centrist portion of the party, (and despite the labels he has been painted with, he is a centrist).
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/11/07/EDGQQ9M33Q1.DTL
the reason that we lost is because we ran against something, (assuming that it was a given the W is a dork. he is, but there was not a solid alternative, except a dork who would f**k up differently), instead of for something, (a solid agenda addressing those issues deemed most pressing). it is time for the dem's to do some soul searching and prioritize the issues that matter, knowing all the while that they will not make everybody in the party happy. that's the way things go. has to be done, no alternative, except the continuation of a losing record. in order for this to happen, a leader must emerge, quickly, who has no aspirations to the White House. this person must build some political credibility and push for a truly progressive agenda, (by definition, one that will satisfy some of the core priorities of both parties). Howard Dean comes to mind. if his days of running for anything are over, he could be a powerful voice for the centrist portion of the party, (and despite the labels he has been painted with, he is a centrist).
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